Beautiful: meaning, definitions and examples

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beautiful

[ ˈbjuːtɪfʊl ]

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appearance

Pleasing the senses or mind aesthetically. Beautiful describes something that is attractive, delightful, or charming. It often refers to physical appearance but can also be used to describe feelings, experiences, or objects.

Synonyms

attractive, charming, gorgeous, lovely, stunning

Examples of usage

The sunset was so beautiful that it took my breath away.
She has a beautiful smile that lights up the room.
The flowers in the garden are so beautiful in full bloom.

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nature

Of a very high standard; excellent. Beautiful can also be used to describe something that is of exceptional quality or skill.

Synonyms

excellent, outstanding, splendid, superb, top-notch

Examples of usage

She performed a beautiful piece of music on the piano.
The artist created a beautiful painting that captured the essence of the landscape.

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general

Used to express admiration, approval, or affection. Beautiful can be a simple expression of praise or admiration for something or someone.

Synonyms

amazing, fantastic, great, marvelous, wonderful

Examples of usage

What a beautiful gesture of kindness!
He has a beautiful soul that shines through in everything he does.

Translations

Translations of the word "beautiful" in other languages:

🇵🇹 bonito

belo
lindo

🇮🇳 सुंदर

🇩🇪 schön

🇮🇩 cantik

🇺🇦 гарний

🇵🇱 piękny

🇯🇵 美しい (utsukushii)

🇫🇷 beau

belle
magnifique

🇪🇸 hermoso

bello
bonito

🇹🇷 güzel

🇰🇷 아름다운 (areumdaun)

🇸🇦 جميل

🇨🇿 krásný

🇸🇰 krásny

🇨🇳 美丽 (měilì)

🇸🇮 lep

🇮🇸 fallegur

🇰🇿 әдемі

🇬🇪 ლამაზი

🇦🇿 gözəl

🇲🇽 hermoso

bello
bonito

Word origin

The word 'beautiful' originated from the Middle English word 'bewteful,' which was derived from the Old French word 'bealte.' The root of the word can be traced back to the Latin word 'bellus,' meaning 'handsome' or 'beautiful.' Over time, the meaning of 'beautiful' has evolved to encompass a wide range of qualities that are pleasing to the senses or mind.